2011 Essence Music Festival Line-up!

R&B divas Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson are joining the 2011 lineup for the Essence Music Festival www.essencemusicfestival.com. The festival, which celebrates it's 17th year will be held fourth of July weekend in Beautiful New Orleans!

"We are celebrating the roots of R&B this Fourth of July weekend," said Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc. "From the powerhouse performances on the main stage to the more intimate jam sessions in the Superlounges, the Essence Music Festival offers blues, funk, classics and neo-soul that our audience craves to renew their spirit and connect to their joy."